S222--Award Notice: Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services at the Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. Five-Year Indefinite Quantity Contract (3/16/2026 - 02/28/2031). EARTH SMART ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

The contract awarded to EARTH SMART ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement for hazardous waste collection and disposal services at the Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois, covering the period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2031. This sole-source award, valued at approximately $378,783.85 for the base period and constrained by a $5 million statutory ceiling, was made pursuant to VAAR 819.7008 authority under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c), which facilitates noncompetitive contracting with certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The contract includes five one-year priced option periods, and the decision was supported by prior market research, contracting officer expertise, and a determination of best value to the government. The award process followed all required justifications, approvals, and statutory compliance, including the publication of a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. The scope focuses specifically on the collection and disposal of hazardous waste at the designated VA health facility, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the place of performance. The contract incorporates VA-specific acquisition regulations rather than standard FAR clauses, relying heavily on statutory exceptions for sole-source procurement. While detailed task order pricing, packaging, and labeling requirements are not specified in the documents, the contractor must meet responsibility standards and provide services at fair and reasonable pricing. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, WI, with Scott Sands serving as the Contracting Officer. The procurement excludes competitive evaluation factors, as this was a sole-source award, and does not impose additional provisions for organizational conflicts of interest, personnel security clearances, or key personnel requirements. The contract’s funding and invoicing details are not extensively detailed, and standard FAR shipping terms do not apply due to the service nature of the contract.